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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2011 14:04:05 GMT -5
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Post by marky49 on Mar 2, 2011 15:24:44 GMT -5
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Post by marky49 on Mar 2, 2011 15:35:27 GMT -5
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Post by suncatcher on Mar 2, 2011 15:56:44 GMT -5
Thank you for the picture, Marky. It's really nice.  |
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Post by suncatcher on Mar 2, 2011 15:57:51 GMT -5
You're welcome, Charles.
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Post by suncatcher on Mar 2, 2011 16:36:54 GMT -5
The recording is so beautifully clear, and when I sing with Yusuf, I really feel some of what he was feeling.
Thank you, Yusuf!
My People
Ooh ooh…
Ooh ooh…
My people
When you gonna leave
My people
Give them room to breathe
My people
Stop oppressing
My people
All they want is bread and clothes
Space to rest, and left alone
My people
When you’re goin’ to free
My people
Let them live in peace
My people
Stop killing
My people
All they need is dignity
Chance to be free
My people
Stop making scared
My people
Let them out of jail
My people
Stop building walls
Around my people
When you going to show you care
Join people in the square
My people
My people
Wo oh oh oh oh oh oh …
My people
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh …
My people
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh…
My people
See them coming now
My people
Can’t you hear them shout
My people
Every day everywhere
My people
Stop running from
My people
Stop stealing from
My people
Stop pointing guns at
My people
Oh oh oh
Come on
My people
Come on
Come on
Come on
My people
Come on
Come on
My people
God show them the way
My people
God show them the way
My people
See them pray
My people
My people
Come on
Come on
My people
Oh oh oh oh oh oh…
Come on
My people
Come on
My people
Keep on keepin’ on…
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Post by suncatcher on Mar 2, 2011 22:45:00 GMT -5
It's a wonderful picture from Marky. Thanks again, Marky!  |
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Post by suncatcher on Mar 2, 2011 23:59:23 GMT -5
There are five threads related to the new song in some way, and it's hard to know where to post.  Guess I'll just post here and hope it's okay.  LINK: My PeopleI think it's interesting how Yusuf uses this song to speak directly to the leaders, bravely raising his head above the crowd and offering his famous, world-renowned voice as a voice for the people, and thus helping them to be heard. And when the chorus sings, it's as if the whole world is speaking as one to the oppressors. When I think about it, I'm in awe at how powerful and amazing this is. The song is slow and clear, so everyone can get into the rhythm and join together. Its power is not in being loud and angry, but in its numbers and in being direct and persistent, until "my people" becomes like a mantra that unifies the world and makes the leaders listen. And I find Yusuf's voice to be strong and clear. It even reminds me of his voice in Ruins: |
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Post by ilovemycat on Mar 3, 2011 0:22:25 GMT -5
That's an interesting take on the song Suncatcher! I think it's very perceptive of you.
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Post by sabina on Mar 3, 2011 1:28:44 GMT -5
There are five threads related to the new song in some way, and it's hard to know where to post. Guess I'll just post here and hope it's okay. LINK: My PeopleI think it's interesting how Yusuf uses this song to speak directly to the leaders, bravely raising his head above the crowd and offering his famous, world-renowned voice as a voice for the people, and thus helping them to be heard. And when the chorus sings, it's as if the whole world is speaking as one to the oppressors. When I think about it, I'm in awe at how powerful and amazing this is. The song is slow and clear, so everyone can get into the rhythm and join together. Its power is not in being loud and angry, but in its numbers and in being direct and persistent, until "my people" becomes like a mantra that unifies the world and makes the leaders listen. And I f :)ind Yusuf's voice to be strong and clear. It even reminds me of his voice in Ruins: @sun Yes Yes!!I completely agree and thank you for being so elequent.......My thoughts,if I may be so bold....  This beautiful well cosidered song , consists of one element,embraces all of one kind,involves only one power......in not analysable...... Its message had to be clear ,plain and unadorned......because it involves pain and suffering and anger and tears...its unelaborate and unadorned style ; in musicallity(methinks),arrangement,vocal and lyrics...Had to be seen to be straightforward...otherwise it would be seen as a frivilous self serving self absorved song that would envoke anger not love... This song needed to be thought deeply about BECAUSE of its affected simplicity I just so love Yusuf more and more....a risk taker for his beliefs and love of humanity ...(.please never betray this) He needs to stay safe..........., and yet again he has shown that he has that slappable knack of appearing simple as a guise for his wonderful complexity..flower child AND powerful persona,fairy on a petal and solid belief.... I wish I could speak simpliciter as he can....................... On this post yet again I prove that it can be SUCH a complex task to reach LUCIDITY ;D yusuf has walked the tightrope of this thing........The song to me, can be seen by all, as a well measured coup for musical activism............(if they so wish) Makes my adrenaline flow ........... Just got to have some breakfast now!!! |
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Post by G-One on Mar 3, 2011 4:23:32 GMT -5
Why didn't we detect it sooner? or did we and I simply didn't notice the posting?  |
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Post by G-One on Mar 3, 2011 4:45:16 GMT -5
and "PeaceTrainFan" must have worked all night on this  |
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Post by peritura on Mar 3, 2011 7:31:34 GMT -5
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Post by G-One on Mar 3, 2011 7:54:38 GMT -5
Like this picture! Attachments:
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Post by peacock on Mar 3, 2011 11:13:08 GMT -5
Anybody want to point out the location of that wall? I assume it's in Berlin? And that it is an actual wall, not a set, because a previous photo shows him walking along it down the sidewalk? It'd be fun to find it on Google Earth or something Edit: I Googled and I see it actually is the Berlin Wall. I suspected it would be. Look, even the sidewalk is painted! The eyeballs are watching you go by . . . .  |
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Post by marky49 on Mar 3, 2011 11:52:26 GMT -5
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Post by peacock on Mar 3, 2011 11:52:35 GMT -5
Ooh, I found it:
52°30'14.51"N
13°26'23.75"E
Must have been repainted since the photo in Google Earth was taken.
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Post by flemmishfangent on Mar 3, 2011 14:15:54 GMT -5
that will be something to visit with the Majicatters when we are in Berlin probaly on the citytour we will do
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Post by marky49 on Mar 4, 2011 15:31:38 GMT -5
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Post by aurarisma on Mar 4, 2011 20:23:09 GMT -5
I do recognize that shirt.. He is wearing his aura !! Love it !!~~ thank you so much for sharing! Best to you ~~!
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Post by marky49 on Mar 5, 2011 2:21:19 GMT -5
I do recognize that shirt.. He is wearing his aura !! Love it !!~~ thank you so much for sharing! Best to you ~~! You are very welcome! I hope to meet some of you during the European Tour, I'm at 7 out of 10 shows. And if Yusuf tours the US, I'll come over... |
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Post by Wambaugh on Mar 5, 2011 6:10:26 GMT -5
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Post by peacock on Mar 5, 2011 14:06:11 GMT -5
A music video! How cool is that!
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Post by aurarisma on Mar 5, 2011 14:43:43 GMT -5
This is what I wrote on Yusuf's website upon really being able to hear "My People" in a quite place ... Blessings to you Yusuf, This sincere song revealed so much to me once I found a quiet place in my inner island to realllllly listen to it –realizing that we r All Gods Heritage ..One Family , n our Birthright was given to us by Him. How beautiful that your heartstrings reached out to write something so beautiful n truly filled with love n thirst .. It filled me with The Pulse , The Sincere Cry of A Prayer from these turmoiled loving souls all over the world who are thirsting for n rightfully so what is theirs from their Father.. Our Father .“One Heritage” .. I so enjoyed how you wrote it or maybe it wrote itself like you like to say singing in the tense of the person who is fighting for their freedom, food and shelter, Love. > Birthright . ** I love the Riff at the end of the song too.. it sealed it to perfection like an Amen.** Thank you for being beautiful you xo Out of the Depths have they Cried and God hears …May God continue to bless and protect His Heritage. With the Love of God, Christina |
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Post by sabina on Mar 5, 2011 15:36:50 GMT -5
This is what I wrote on Yusuf's website (a heartfelt response.....see above.................................................) Thank you for being beautiful you xo :)Written from the heart!...........above line coming straight back at you.......and from me too.............  |
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Post by aurarisma on Mar 5, 2011 18:41:51 GMT -5
aww thanks @sabina for saying it was a heartfelt response... I realized it it was a sincere cry from people that have a pulse in them to do just that when they know freedom is a birthright .. I just love the "riff" at the end.. the twill of the notes at the end of the song .. its like an amen ..!!! did you hear it xoxo I feel as long as Yusuf mentions that this song is written in the tense of the people that are crying out it is their anthem .... It will be understood.... ((( there are mindless ones that just dont get it lol .. ))) This song is actually quite brilliant and beyond!! |
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Post by sabina on Mar 6, 2011 13:14:45 GMT -5
:)Uh Huh.......I'm learning........
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Post by aurarisma on Mar 6, 2011 19:24:44 GMT -5
@yes a twill is a riff that comes from the heart that really is not created until the moment .. similar to a scat ... perhaps in the days back ~~~ xxoxo
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Post by marky49 on Mar 7, 2011 5:24:09 GMT -5
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Post by marky49 on Mar 7, 2011 5:24:57 GMT -5
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Guess I'll just post here and hope it's okay.
